THULE UNSPECIFIED 2016: TIRES

Make : THULE Model : UNSPECIFIED Year : 2016
Build Dates : 2014-01-01 - 2017-09-30
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V638000
Date Owner's Notified: 2017-12-05 Date Received by ODI: 2017-10-09 Date Added to Database: 2017-10-13
Manufacturers Involved: Harbor Freight Tools
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: TIRES
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 95237
Summary:
      Harbor Freight Tools "Harbor Freight" is recalling certain 2014-2017 Haul Master Heavy Duty Folding Trailers, Utility Trailers, Super Duty Trailers, Tag-Along Trailers, and Folding Utility Trailers. The tires on these trailers may not be strong enough to support the expected loads. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other than Passenger Cars."
Consequence:
      If the tires cannot meet the strength requirements, the tires may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      Harbor Freight will notify owners, and stores will provide replacement tires mounted on rims, free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Harbor Freight customer service at 1-800-444-3353.
Report Initiator: OVSC V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 119
Notes:
      Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.